Hitman 2

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390 produces a combination that is strictly limited by its graphics component in Hitman 2. The data shows a CPU with substantial multi-threaded capability (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366) paired with a GPU whose benchmark scores place it in the 9th percentile of all tested graphics cards. Across all resolutions and settings, the measured frame rates are consistently low, indicating that the Arc B390 is the primary bottleneck. The following analysis breaks down the contribution of each component, scaling behavior, and the practical implications for gameplay based strictly on the measured data.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a desktop processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using a 7 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The processor has a 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a significant amount of cache for a gaming CPU, and supports DDR4 memory on a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The processor occupies the AMD Socket AM4 and has a TDP of 105 W.

In terms of raw compute, the CPU's benchmarks show a strong multi-threaded profile. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22,366, while the single-core score is 3,157. The Geekbench multi-core score is 11,086 and the single-core score is 1,849. The 3DMark tests show a scaling pattern from 804 (single-thread) to 6,764 (16-threads), with an 8-thread score of 5,357. PassMark multi-thread score is 26,318, with a single-thread score of 2,970.

The percentileVsAllCpus value of 77 places this CPU above the majority of tested processors. When compared to its nearest rivals, the performance is tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D has an average score of 24,728, which is a deltaPct of -0.1% relative to the 5700X3D's average benchmark score of 24,709. This indicates the two are essentially tied in overall benchmark performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (average score 24,822) is 0.5% higher, while the Intel Core i5-12450HX (24,576) and Intel Core i5-11600 (24,563) are 0.5% and 0.6% lower, respectively. These are marginal differences, meaning the CPU is performing exactly as expected for its class.

For Hitman 2, a stealth game from 2018, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, AI, and scene management. Given the measured FPS results, the CPU is never the limiting factor. Even at the lowest resolution (1920x1080) and lowest settings (Low), where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU, the average FPS is 80. This is a playable frame rate, but it is far from the ceiling of what the CPU could deliver. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,764 suggests the processor has ample headroom. The data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for this title, and the performance gap between settings at the same resolution is primarily attributable to GPU workload rather than CPU capability.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B390 is the clear performance limiter in this configuration. It is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) based on the Panther Lake chip with the Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The GPU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. Crucially, its memory is "System Shared" — meaning it has no dedicated VRAM and relies on system memory, with a memory bus width and bandwidth that are also "System Shared" and "System Dependent." This is a fundamental design constraint for gaming performance, as the GPU must share bandwidth with the CPU.

The Arc B390 has 1,536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 24 raster operation units (ROPs). It also includes 12 ray tracing cores. The compute throughput is rated at 7.680 TFLOPS for FP32, with a texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s and a pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s. The GPU's TDP is 80 W, and its bus interface is IGP, meaning it is not a discrete card but integrated into a portable device. The launch MSRP is not specified in the data.

The single benchmark result for the GPU is a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,482. This places the GPU in the 9th percentile of all tested GPUs, which is exceptionally low. The nearest rivals are all older, entry-level discrete GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX has an average score of 1,463 (deltaPct of 1.3%), the GeForce 800M scores 1,460 (1.5%), the GeForce GT 625 OEM scores 1,446 (2.5%), and the GeForce GT 710 scores 1,443 (2.7%). The Arc B390 is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX, which is a very old mobile part. This context is critical: the GPU is performing at the level of a low-end integrated or entry-level discrete solution from over a decade ago.

In Hitman 2, this GPU limitation is evident across the board. The highest average FPS recorded in any configuration is 80 at 1920x1080 on Low settings. At 4K, the average FPS drops to 16 on High settings and 11 on Ultra. The data shows that the GPU's shared memory architecture and low compute throughput cannot handle the rendering demands of this game at higher settings or resolutions. The 12 ray tracing cores are present, but they do not translate to playable performance in this title, as the highest 4K average is 27 FPS on Low.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, which is classic behavior for a GPU-bound scenario. At 1920x1080 on High settings, the average FPS is 46. Moving to 2560x1440 on High, the average drops to 29 FPS. At 3840x2160 on High, it falls to 16 FPS. This is a drop of 37% from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 45% from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear but is consistent with the GPU having to render an increasing number of pixels with a fixed amount of compute and shared memory bandwidth.

The Low settings show a similar trend but with higher absolute numbers. At 1920x1080 Low, the average is 80 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, it is 51 FPS (a 36% drop). At 3840x2160 Low, it is 27 FPS (a 47% drop). The percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is nearly identical between High and Low settings (37% vs 36%), which suggests that the GPU is the bottleneck even at Low settings. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect the FPS to remain relatively flat when the resolution is increased, as the CPU workload would stay similar while the GPU workload increases. The data shows the opposite: FPS drops sharply with every resolution increase.

The Medium settings provide the only complete data with min and max FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 60 FPS with a min of 51 and max of 69. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average drops to 39 FPS (min 33, max 44). At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 21 FPS (min 17, max 24). The frame time consistency also degrades at higher resolutions, with the gap between min and max FPS shrinking proportionally but the absolute values dropping significantly. The Ultra settings are the most demanding, with averages of 34 FPS at 1080p, 21 FPS at 1440p, and 11 FPS at 4K.

This scaling behavior is unambiguous. The CPU's performance is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low (80 FPS), but the GPU cannot sustain that performance as the pixel count increases. The limiting component is the Intel Arc B390, as the data shows the GPU's percentile rank of 9 is the primary constraint on the entire system.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B390 ranks 2,662 out of 3,001 tested combos in Hitman 2. This places it in the bottom 11.3% of all combinations tested by the database. The rank is a direct consequence of the GPU's low performance, as the CPU would otherwise be a mid-to-high-tier component.

To contextualize this rank, consider the CPU's nearest rivals. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24,709, which is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24,728). If the 5700X3D were paired with a more capable GPU, the combo rank would likely be much higher. However, the Arc B390's average benchmark score of 1,482 and its 9th percentile ranking drag the entire system down. The GPU's nearest rivals (GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GT 625 OEM, GT 710) are all ancient parts, and the Arc B390 is only marginally faster than them (deltaPct values of 1.3% to 2.7%).

The rank of 2,662 out of 3,001 means that there are 2,661 other combinations that perform better in this specific game. This is not a reflection of the CPU's capability but rather a signal of the GPU's severe limitation. The data indicates that this combo is only suitable for the lowest settings and resolutions if a playable frame rate is desired. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (80 FPS) is the only configuration that approaches a smooth experience, while everything else falls below 60 FPS, and 4K is entirely unplayable.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Hitman 2?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution that achieves an average FPS above 60, with an 80 FPS average on Low settings and 60 FPS on Medium settings. At 2560x1440, the highest average FPS is 51 on Low, and at 3840x2160, the highest average is 27 on Low.

Q: Is this combo CPU-bound or GPU-bound?

A: The data indicates the system is strictly GPU-bound. The Intel Arc B390 has an average benchmark score of 1,482 and ranks in the 9th percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, in contrast, has a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,366 and ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The FPS drops by 45-47% from 1440p to 4K on both High and Low settings, which is typical of a GPU bottleneck.

Q: Can I play Hitman 2 at 4K with this setup?

A: The measured data shows that 4K performance is not viable. The highest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 27 on Low settings, with High at 16 FPS, Medium at 21 FPS, and Ultra at 11 FPS. These frame rates are below playable thresholds for a stealth game requiring precision.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390's 3DMark Steel Nomad score is 1,482. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score 1,463, deltaPct 1.3%), GeForce 800M (1,460, 1.5%), GeForce GT 625 OEM (1,446, 2.5%), and GeForce GT 710 (1,443, 2.7%). The Arc B390 is only 1.3% faster than the GT 520MX.

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings yield an average FPS of 80, while Ultra settings yield an average of 34 FPS. This is a 58% reduction in performance when moving from Low to Ultra, indicating that the GPU struggles with the increased graphical load.

Q: Does the CPU's cache affect the game's performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has a 96 MB shared L3 cache. However, the measured FPS data shows that the CPU is not the bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 80, but this does not increase further when settings are lowered, and it drops significantly with resolution increases, indicating the GPU's shared memory and compute limits are the primary factor.

Settings Recommendations

Based strictly on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for Hitman 2 with this combo depend on the target frame rate. For a smooth 60+ FPS experience, the only viable option is 1920x1080 with Low settings, which achieves an average of 80 FPS. The Medium settings at 1080p also reach an average of 60 FPS, which is the minimum for a playable experience, but it may dip to 51 FPS in demanding scenes.

If the user prioritizes visual quality over frame rate, the 2560x1440 resolution on Low settings is the best balance, offering an average of 51 FPS. However, this is below 60 FPS and may not be ideal for a stealth game where timing is crucial. The Medium settings at 1440p drop to 39 FPS, which is playable but noticeably less smooth.

The data shows that High and Ultra settings are not recommended at any resolution. At 1080p High, the average is 46 FPS, and at 1440p High, it is 29 FPS. Ultra settings at 1080p only achieve 34 FPS, and at 4K, all settings are below 30 FPS. The best experience per the measured rows is 1920x1080 on Medium settings, which provides a 60 FPS average with a min of 51 FPS, offering a balance of performance and visual fidelity without dropping below the 60 FPS threshold. For a pure frame rate target, 1080p Low is the safest choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following is the complete measured FPS data for Hitman 2 with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B390.

3840x2160 (4K):

• High: average 16 FPS
• Low: average 27 FPS
• Medium: average 21 FPS, min 17 FPS, max 24 FPS
• Ultra: average 11 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• High: average 29 FPS
• Low: average 51 FPS
• Medium: average 39 FPS, min 33 FPS, max 44 FPS
• Ultra: average 21 FPS

1920x1080 (1080p):

• High: average 46 FPS
• Low: average 80 FPS
• Medium: average 60 FPS, min 51 FPS, max 69 FPS
• Ultra: average 34 FPS

The data confirms that the Intel Arc B390 is the limiting factor. The CPU's performance, while strong (Cinebench R23 multi-core 22,366), cannot compensate for the GPU's 9th percentile ranking. The combo ranks 2,662 out of 3,001, placing it firmly in the bottom tier for this game. For any user considering this setup, the measured FPS values should be the primary reference: only 1080p Low and Medium settings provide a playable experience, and higher resolutions are not viable for competitive or precision gameplay.